Iggy Azalea opts for breezy neutral ensemble as she poses for playful backstage snap with Demi Lovato at MTV Video Music Awards

Her name was absent from the lengthy list of nominations, but Iggy Azalea still ensured she was centre of attention at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday evening.

The singer posed for a fun backstage snap with new best friend Demi Lovato after a raunchy onstage appearance with the former Disney star, who was performing new single Cool For Summer.

Striking a playful pout, Demi stands behind Iggy as they pose shortly after returning to their dressing room at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

Strike a pose: Iggy Azalea posed backstage for a playful snap with new pal Demi Lovato backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards, captioning the shot 'Thanks @ddlovato for inviting me to perform!! You were great!'

Captioning the shot, Iggy wrote: 'Thanks @ddlovato for inviting me to perform!! You were great!'

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Taking to the Pepsi Stage in a breezy white shirt dress earlier that night, she looked comparatively demure next to Demi, who opted for a raunchy bodysuit and fishnet tights.

The Fancy hit-maker completed her look with a pair of thigh high boots, while her blonde locks were neatly styled with a centre parting.

Surprise appearance: Iggy Azalea joined Demi Lovato for a raunchy performance of the former Disney star's hit single Cool For Summer at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles

Alright in white: Taking to the Pepsi Stage in a breezy white shirt dress, Iggy, 25, looked comparatively demure next to Demi, who opted for a raunchy bodysuit and fishnet tights

Striking: Her name was absent from the lengthy list of nominations, but Iggy still ensured she grabbed her fair share of the attention at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday evening

Iggy proved to be in her element as she worked her way through the catchy track - the lead single from Demi's forthcoming fifth studio album, Confident.

The two pals have struck up a close friendship, with Iggy confirming that Demi will be a bridesmaid at her wedding to basketball player Nick Young.

Reflecting on their first meeting, Demi recently admitted that they bonded during a shopping trip at a popular department store.

'Our first time hanging out we went to Target...we bought Christmas decorations and things to make ginger bread houses and then we went back to her place and made ginger bread houses,' she told SiriumXM.

Grand setting: The pair performed Demi's new track at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles

Demi, 22, explained that the pair were neighbors who 'became close over the holidays.'

'It was so cool to meet someone who is really real, she's been through a lot and she's coming out the others side, also she's super chill.'

The singer and actress also opened up on the moment Iggy asked her to be a bridesmaid, saying:

'I was there when Nick proposed to her, and she was like "you're gonna be a bridesmaid!," I said "don't get my hopes up," she was like "yeah you are!"'

Bets of friends: The two pals have struck up a close friendship, with Iggy confirming that Demi will be a bridesmaid at her wedding to basketball player Nick Young